5 Fun Snow Day Activities

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Are your kids getting a little stir crazy? If you’ve already watched all their favorite movies and are running out of ideas on how to pass the time, we have some snow day activities to keep the whole family busy throughout the storm:

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1. Color - It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s calming! Plus, coloring isn’t just for kids. So parents feel free to join in - Mouth Healthy Kids has some printable coloring sheets ready for download. 

2. Build a fort - If it’s too cold to work on your igloo building skills outside, bring the fun indoors! Blanket forts never go out of style and can keep your kids busy for hours. For a real step by step blanket fort building guide, check out this article. 

3. Strike a pose - Raid the closets, dig up past Halloween costumes, print out some fun props and have yourselves a photoshoot! Kensie Kate has some templates available otherwise feel free to do a quick Google search on your own!

4. Play a game - When was the last time you enjoyed a family game night - with a good old-fashioned board game! Dust off the Monopoly, put on your detective hats for Clue, or try your hand at the game of Life. 

5. Build a snowman - As Jonas begins to die down, perhaps the best suggestion is to get the kids out of the house and into the snow! Test your snowman building skills or go sledding. Whatever snow themed activity your family enjoys the most, bundle up and enjoy!

If you do venture outside this weekend - post a picture of your family or kids having fun in the snow to our Facebook page for a chance to win a $100 gift card!  We want to see what all of our patients are up to this weekend! (winner announced Tuesday).

Smile Saving Snacks

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We have a nice weekend ahead of us! Whether you are planning a trip to the beach, have your child’s sport game to attend, or are staying home for a play date, make sure your kids’ bellies are well prepared. Select some filling, healthy snacks that also help their oral health! These smile saver foods actually strengthen kids’ teeth:

Oranges, kiwis, strawberries, limes, peppers - The vitamin C found in these foods help kill bacteria that can be found in your child’s mouth. But, be sure they wait at least 30 minutes before brushing after consuming any citrus foods or drinks as the citric acid can temporarily weaken tooth enamel and leave teeth vulnerable to erosion caused by brushing.

Milk, yogurt, and cheese - These foods are rich in calcium, vitamin D, and phosphate - which raise the pH level in the mouth, lowers acid levels, and reduces the risk of tooth decay. Calcium also helps to repair damaged enamel, strengthen bones around your child’s teeth, and makes them more resistant to gum disease later in life!

Raw carrots, celery, cauliflower, green beans, and snap peas - These foods naturally scrape away plaque that can build up between meals or that may be missed when brushing. Have your child eat these crisp veggies slowly and to completely chew each serving to get the full benefit!

Sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds, and nuts - Oils in the seeds help to strengthen enamel, making them more resistant to cavities. As an added bonus, most seeds also contain calcium! Children over 4 can eat these seeds and nuts as a healthy snack!

Have any other tooth-friendly treats your kids love? Head to our Facebook page and share your ideas! And don't forget to take your kid's selfie for our #SelfieOfSummer contest!!

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment.

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#SELFIEOFSUMMER Contest!

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We’re excited to announce the launch of our next contest: Selfie of the Summer! From now until Labor Day, patients of the practice can submit a ‘selfie’ for a chance to win a $200 AMEX gift card!

Enter as many times as you’d like, include your parents or siblings, take one at our office on your next visit, then share it with us on Facebook! A winner will be randomly selected once the contest ends.

See below for additional details:

• Contest will run from now - September 1st
• Must be a patient of our practice (but feel free to include parents, siblings, pets, etc in the photos as well)
• Share your photo to our Facebook page and incorporate the #selfieofsummer tag! Can’t load it to Facebook? Then drop it by one of our offices!
• Winner will be randomly selected and announced the first week of September

And that’s it! Good Luck!